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Beverages & Drink Mixes
Used to develop tartness, adjust pH and balance flavour in compatible beverage and powdered-drink formulations.
Food Chemicals
Citric Acid Anhydrous
A versatile food-grade acidulant used for tartness, acidity regulation, pH control and sequestration in suitable food and beverage formulations.
- CAS Number77-92-9
- DesignationINS 330
- Primary FunctionAcidulant
Product Overview
Precise acidity without water of crystallisation
Citric acid anhydrous is the water-free crystalline form of citric acid. It is an odourless organic acid that dissolves readily in water and provides a clean, tart acidity in suitable food and beverage systems.
Formulators use it to adjust pH, balance flavour and bind certain metal ions through sequestration. These functions can support consistent processing and product stability, although performance must be assessed in the complete formulation.
Anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid contain different amounts of water and have different formula weights. Review the formulation before replacing one form with the other.
Common Applications
Controlled acidity across varied formulations
The required addition level depends on the target pH, flavour profile, product composition and regulations in the destination market.
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Confectionery
Provides controlled acidity in suitable sweets, gummies, hard candies and powdered confectionery systems.
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Fruit Preparations & Preserves
Supports flavour balance and pH adjustment in compatible jams, jellies, fillings and fruit preparations.
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Sauces & Processed Foods
Used where permitted to regulate acidity, refine taste or provide sequestration in selected processed foods.
Before You Order
Specify the exact form and application
Share the food category, required function, target standard, quantity and destination so the offered anhydrous grade can be reviewed correctly.
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Application Food category, flavour profile and target pH
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Product Form Citric acid anhydrous and required particle size
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Documentation TDS, SDS and lot-specific COA
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Delivery Quantity, packaging and destination port
Product Questions
Citric Acid Anhydrous FAQs
For purchasing decisions, always review the latest specification and regulatory requirements.
Ask About This ProductWhat is citric acid anhydrous?
It is the water-free crystalline form of citric acid. JECFA identifies the anhydrous form by CAS number 77-92-9 and food-additive designation INS 330.
Is anhydrous citric acid the same as citric acid monohydrate?
Both provide citric acid, but the monohydrate contains one molecule of water of crystallisation. Their formula weights and water content differ, so formulation quantities may need adjustment.
What functions can citric acid provide?
Depending on the application, citric acid can function as an acidulant, acidity regulator, sequestrant and antioxidant synergist. Regulatory suitability must be confirmed for the intended food category.
Which documents are available for review?
Request the current TDS and SDS together with a lot-specific COA and packaging information for the exact material offered.
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